The Details

Why? Although our 24 week Summer CSA season ends in late October, the veggie fun doesn’t end there!  Extend access to local produce by purchasing our traditional share-based Summer CSA for 20 additional weeks, spanning much of the shoulder season both before and after our summer market CSA season. Not only will this 20 week CSA allow us to grow lots of the longer season storage crops, but will also allow for a harmonic distribution of fresh greens all the way through the dark winter and early spring months.  If you sign up for both CSA shares, you will enjoy 44 weeks of tasty, local produce.  Wahoo!

How much? The 20 week winter share costs $425 which is $42.50 per distribution, or $21.25 per week plus an additional $15 processing fee).  Shares will be distributed every two weeks and include enough food to get you to the next distribution.

How are you going to grow it? We will have a diverse crop mix already planted and grown up in the field as we head into the fall, winter, and spring. While most of the produce will be harvested fresh from the field the day before pick up, we are also planning to harvest, wash and store some crops in our root cellar as colder winter weather approaches in the Fall. We will be using fabric row cover in our various high and low tunnels to allow for fresh harvests from the field, well into winter for certain crops. We have four hoop houses and six smaller tunnels for harvesting fresh greens from Fall to Spring. These are all grown passively in the soil without the use of propane or external heat. Just the right varieties planted at the right time in the right environment and add a dash of Colorado sunshine. Very sustainable and delicious! 

When? The Winter Farm Shares will start in early Nov and will run through the end of March.  Pickups will be at the Farm in Cooler #1 (follow signs when you arrive), Friday-Monday during daylight hours.

2024/2025 Pick up dates are as follows

Nov 8-11th

Nov 22-25th

Dec 6-9th

Dec 20-23

Jan 10-13

Jan 24-27

Feb 7-10

Feb 21-24

Mar 7-10

Mar 21-24

Winter Crops? Kale, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Spicy Greens, Broccoli Raab, Bok Choi, Collard Greens, Salad Mix, Tot Soi, Gun Sho, Carrots, Beets, Kohlrabi, Celeriac, Parsnips, Cabbage, Onions, Garlic, Winter Squash...plus some other fun surprises!

Where? Native Hill Farm located at 2100 County Road 54G Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Pick-up will be at cooler #1 - please follow signs when you arrive to the Farm. In order to be safe during COVID, Winter CSA pickup will be at Native Hill Farm, Friday-Monday, during daylight hours. Please wear a mask or face covering.

What if I can't make my share pick up?
If you know that you will miss a pick up, please find a friend, family, or neighbor who can pick up your share for you. Any shares that are not picked up by Monday at dusk will be donated to those in need. Questions? Please contact info@nativehillfarm.com or call 970-980-1366.

Is it different from the Summer Farm Share? Yes, it is a bit different than the Summer Farm Shares that some of you are familiar with. The Winter Farm Share will be a traditional CSA where members get a pre-determined amount of produce and must pick up at each distribution to get their produce. The pick ups will be pre-boxed at the farm and all you need to do at pick up is grab a box. We do our best to design our shares with the right mix of crops to please everyone. That being said, it is up to you to be adventurous in the kitchen and try some new things. Winter is a great time to gather around in the kitchen for some delicious meals. We will also provide recipes and produce storage tips in our weekly emails as well as any farm happenings and silly anecdotes from the dirty life.